Lipifal
Generic Name
Atorvastatin
Packs Price
- Tab 10 mg(035444): 10: 80.75: 95.00
- Tab 20 mg(033816): 10: 153.00: 180.00
- Tab 40 mg (035445): 10: 297.50: 350.00
Company
Helix
Therapeutic Group
Lipid Modifying Agents
Indication Dosage
Primary Hypercholesterolaemia, Combined Hyperlipidaemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Adjunct To Diet And Other Appropriate Measures:
- Adult: Usual Dose 10 Mg Once Daily; Increased If Necessary 40 Mg Once Daily, Dose To Be Increased At Intervals Of At Least 4 Weeks; Max 80 Mg Per Day
- Children 10-18 Yrs: Initially 10 Mg Once Daily, Increased If Necessary At Intervals Of At Least 4 Week To the Usual Max 20 Mg Once Daily; Max 80 Mg Once Daily In Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia.
Primary Prevention Of Cardiovascular Events In Patients At High Risk Of A First Cardiovascular Event:
- Adult: 20 Mg Once Daily, Dose Can Be Increased If Necessary
Secondary Prevention Of Cardiovascular Events:
Content
- Tab 10mg /20mg /40mg /80mg: Atorvastatin (as Calcium Salt) 10mg / 20mg /40mg /80mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
Contra Indications
- Active Liver Disease, Persistent Raised Liver Enzymes. Ensure Adequate Contraception.
Precautions
- Active Liver Disease, Persistent Raised Liver Enzymes. Ensure Adequate Contraception.
Lactation
Side Effects
- Back Pain
- Epistaxis
- Hyperglycaemia
- Nasopharyngitis
- Pharyngeolaryngeal Pain
- Anorexia
- Blurred Vision
- Chest Pain
- Hypoglycaemia
- Malaise
- Neck Pain
- Peripheral Oedema
- Pyrexia
- Tinnitus
- Weight Gain
- And Elevated Alt And Cpk Levels.